Description
These adorable Heart Shaped Doughnut Holes are a delightful treat made from cinnamon roll dough, fried to golden perfection and coated with cinnamon sugar. Served with a smooth and creamy strawberry cream cheese dip, they make a perfect snack or dessert for any occasion, combining sweet, cinnamony flavors with a rich dip to elevate every bite.
Ingredients
Doughnut Holes
- 1 can cinnamon rolls dough (pre-made)
- Canola oil (for frying, about 2 inches deep)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- Flour (for dusting surface)
Glaze
- 2 cups icing sugar
- ¼ cup milk (warmed)
Strawberry Cream Cheese Dip
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Doughnuts: Lightly flour a flat surface or cutting board. Separate the cinnamon roll dough biscuits and roll each out to about ½-inch thickness using a rolling pin. Use a 2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out small heart shapes from the dough.
- Heat the Oil: In a Dutch oven or deep saucepan, heat canola oil to 350°F, ensuring there are about 2 inches of oil for frying.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar with ground cinnamon and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the icing sugar and warmed milk to form a smooth glaze.
- Fry the Doughnuts: Carefully drop the heart-shaped dough pieces into the hot oil. Fry each side for about one minute until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the doughnuts and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Glaze and Coat: Place the fried donuts on a wire rack positioned over a cookie sheet to catch drips. Brush each donut with the glaze then immediately dip both sides into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Work one donut at a time to prevent the glaze from setting before dipping.
- Prepare the Strawberry Cream Cheese Dip: Add cream cheese, fresh strawberries, icing sugar, whipping cream, and vanilla extract to a food processor or blender. Pulse for 15 to 20 seconds until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Arrange the coated heart-shaped doughnut holes on a serving plate alongside the strawberry cream cheese dip. Enjoy the sweet, cinnamony doughnuts dipped into the smooth, fruity cream cheese sauce.
Notes
- Make sure the oil temperature stays consistent at 350°F to ensure even frying.
- Work quickly when glazing and dipping to prevent the glaze from drying before coating with cinnamon sugar.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor in the dip, but frozen and thawed strawberries can be used as a substitute.
- These doughnut holes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, reduce the amount of milk slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
